What is the authors purpose for including the scene in his memoir? The narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass: Exerpt from chapter 1 A: it provides the family history that is necessary for readers to understand Frederick Douglas ‘ memoir.

B: aunt Hester‘s disobedience illustrates the root of most conflicts between slave Masters and their slaves.

C: it contrasts Douglas’ grandmothers actions towards her master with Aunt Hester‘s actions revealing his grandmothers wisdom

D: her dignity contrast with the Masters violence actions towards her, emphrasing the masters cruelty

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.